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MÃE Organization for the Homeless serves Rhode Islanders-in-need with basic human services
What's Up Newp - Rhode Island
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August 13, 2025
Native Rhode Islander Tuni Schartner is sometimes referred to as “Rhode Island’s Economic Gardener.” She earned this nickname due to her personal mission of “helping businesses thrive, and to help the Rhode Island economy grow; always focusing on...
2 of the nation's best regional hospitals are in North Dakota, US News says
Aberdeen News - South Dakota
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A list of the best regional hospitals in the country compiled by U.S. News and World Report includes two in North Dakota. Nationally, more than 500 regional hospitals were recognized. The rankings, first published in 2011, include general...
Behavioral health resources aim to assist families during back-to-school season
WJAR - Rhode Island
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(WJAR) — For some, back to school time is exciting. For parents with children displaying behavioral or mental health challenges, it can be nerve-wracking. Brenda Alejo is a Rhode Island parent and grandparent who needed to find help for her child...
How good are school lunches in Rhode Island? Pretty good, report says
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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School in Rhode Island will be starting soon, which means another year of school lunches. As a parent, you're not exactly there with your children to assess the cafeteria food's quality, but you would hope the school lunches are at least healthy...
Understanding Hematology/Oncology Clinical Trials Is Crucial to Patient Communication
OncLive
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August 15, 2025
With new clinical trial data being published in medical journals and presented during conferences at a rapid pace, hematology/oncology fellows must be mindful of how factors such as trial design and patient population can affect the data. Through...
Groov-Pin, Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health Plan, Point32Health, U-Haul named...
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PROVIDENCE – Groov-Pin Corp., Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Point32Health Co. and U-Haul International Inc. were the top companies recognized on Aug. 7 during Providence Business News’ 14th annual Healthiest Employers...
New Laws Target Education, Coastal Access, and Healthcare
Uprise RI - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
Welcome back to our ongoing series breaking down the new laws coming out of the General Assembly this summer. The ink is dry on a number of bills that will reshape pieces of daily life here in the Ocean State. This week, we’re looking at three...
Rhode Island sees high heat on Victory Day holiday
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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Temperatures across Rhode Island are expected to soar into the 90s this week. Heat indices in Providence are forecasted to reach 96 degrees, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool and safe. Other communities across Rhode Island...
Rhode Island Now One of 12 States Cracking Down on Crypto ATM Fraud – Herb Weiss
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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August 11, 2025
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Rhode Island joins 11 other states in enacting laws or regulations to protect consumers from fraud at cryptocurrency ATMs, addressing the disproportionate impact on older adults. According to the...
Eyewitness describes moments after car engulfs in flames on Route 146
WJAR - Rhode Island
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LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A man who captured the harrowing moments of a car bursting into flames, along Route 146 in Lincoln Saturday night spoke exclusively to NBC 10. The accident happened around 10:00 p.m. Saturday, and involved a car that burst...
Rhode Island Blood Center launches 4th annual Pint for...
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 11, 2025
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Blood Center recently announced it has begun its fourth annual Pint for a Pint campaign, meant to boost blood donations. Anyone who comes to donate blood will receive a voucher for a free beverage from one of several...
R.I. Medical Imaging is engaging in a healthy way
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 100-499 EMPLOYEES #7. Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc. CEO (or equivalent): Dr. John Pezzullo, President Number of employees: 468 RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL IMAGING INC. incentivizes healthy habits...
Novartis sues Maine over federal drug discount program
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 13, 2025
A New Jersey pharmaceutical company filed a lawsuit last week against Maine, arguing that the state’s new law regulating a discount drug program is illegal and should be voided. Maine passed a law during the recent legislative session that...
Matched with Rhode Island’s top employers, local students take first steps toward future careers
Brown University News - Rhode Island
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August 12, 2025
This July and August, interns are working full-time for seven weeks, fully embedded in the daily operations of the departments they’ve joined, Gacasan said. Brown Athletics interns are shadowing strength and conditioning coaches, assisting with...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of R.I. provides full return on wellness
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 2-99 EMPLOYEES #3. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island CEO (or equivalent): Katje Afonseca Number of employees: 37 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island expects 100% from its employees....
South County Health offers coverage that’s quite beneficial
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 500-1,499 EMPLOYEES #2. South County Health CEO (or equivalent): Aaron Robinson, CEO and president Number of employees: 588 The SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH staff enjoys a rich wellness program that...
Brown Health offers a new way to relax
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #5. Brown University Health CEO (or equivalent): John Fernandez, CEO and president Number of employees: 16,191 IN HEALTH CARE, stress is a given. But Brown University Health is...
Toray Plastic’s wellness facility a center of attention
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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August 15, 2025
PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 500-1,499 EMPLOYEES #5. Toray Plastics (America) Inc. CEO (or equivalent): Ken Kurokawa, Chairman and CEO Number of employees: 655 TO KEEP EMPLOYEES in the best of health, Toray Plastics...
Newport County Residents to Benefit by Rhode Island Foundation Grants to Local Non-Profits
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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August 12, 2025
Photo: Volunteers prepare meals for the Senior Lunch Program at the Little Compton Community Center Rhode Island Foundation awards $375,000 in grants for services to Newport County residents Dozens of nonprofit organizations serving Newport County...
Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...